Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in West Chicago

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Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in West Chicago

Millennium Park
Millennium Park
4.8 (58155 ratings)4.5 (22489 ratings)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Walking AreasPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Navy Pier
Navy Pier
4.6 (50660 ratings)4 (13593 ratings)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sights & LandmarksAmusement centerCultural centerEvent venuePiers & BoardwalksTheme Parks
Mentioned by citypass.com
Things to do with Kids in Chicago | CityPASS Scrapbook
"Navy Pier is a Chicago landmark and the perfect place to spend a day with a family—no matter what you're looking to do. Be sure to check out the "today's events" section of the Navy Pier website for a complete listing of the many unique current and upcoming events at the Pier. Kids will enjoy: Riding the 1920s style carousel at Navy Pier Park or a visit to the Chicago Children's Museum."
Mentioned by Upstairs Downstairs Cleaning Service
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"Located at 800 E Grand Ave Chicago, IL 60611 is one of the most popular places in Chi-Town for residents and visitors, chances are high that you’ve been to Navy Pier a few times. Don’t discard it when you’re looking for ways to keep the Chicago children active. There’s plenty to do here, and as often as you may visit, there’s always something new to see."
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory
4.8 (6118 ratings)4.5 (719 ratings)
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields, tennis courts & more.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksBotanical gardenHistoric SitesGardens
Grant Park
Grant Park
4.7 (16394 ratings)4.5 (854 ratings)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
City parkNature & ParksPark
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
4.6 (1427 ratings)4.5 (181 ratings)
Environmental museum with outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife & kid-friendly exhibits.
2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Natural history museumMuseumsChildren's MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is one of the top things to do in Chicago with kids. Located in Lincoln Park museum, this is a great museum that creates hands-on experiences for the kids to enjoy themselves as well as learn something along the way. The museum is an informative curation of Illinois’ natural history and ecology."
Chicago Loop
Chicago Loop
4.5 (1153 ratings)
The Loop is a vibrant area featuring eclectic eateries, shops, theaters and parks. Comprised mostly of high-rises, it’s also home to the 108-story Willis Tower. The iconic “Cloud Gate” sculpture sits in Millennium Park. Grant Park features the large, rococo-style Buckingham Fountain and the renowned Art Institute of Chicago, and hosts annual events like The Taste of Chicago and Lollapalooza.
Chicago, IL, USA
Sights & LandmarksNeighborhoods
Mentioned by Chicago 3 days itinerary
3 Day Chicago Itinerary For First-Time Visitors
"Grab lunch at a nearby café and browse the shops in The Loop. Make your way over to Millennium Park to see the famous Cloud Gate (a.ka. the bean). It’s usually busy during the day, but you might get lucky by going early in the morning before other tourists arrive."
South Pond
South Pond
5 (4 ratings)4 (10 ratings)
Chicago, IL 60614
LakeNature & ParksBodies of Water
Mentioned by I Hit The Button
The 12 Best Places to Photograph in Chicago
"The Wooden Pavilion at the Lincoln Park Zoo’s South Pond is a fantastic way to frame Chicago’s skyline around the John Hancock Center. Additionally the structure itself is fun to photograph and a fun spot for portraits. South Pond on Google Maps"
Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins
3.4 (103 ratings)
Colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet & yogurt.
75 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Ice cream shopCake shopDessert shop
Scooter's Frozen Custard
Scooter's Frozen Custard
4.7 (606 ratings)
Frozen custard shop with sundaes, floats, concretes (thick shakes) & loads of different toppings.
1658 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Ice cream shop
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
4.8 (671 ratings)
Seasonal pies, gelato and soda-fountain classics served in quaint surrounds with vintage furniture.
1000 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
American restaurantBakeryCafeCoffee shopIce cream shopPie shop

Best Pastries in West Chicago

Alliance Bakery
Alliance Bakery
4.4 (354 ratings)
Bakery for playfully decorated cupcakes, specialty cakes & European pastries, plus an outdoor cafe.
1736 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
BakeryCake shopCoffee shopPastry shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Sweets And Dessert Spots In Chicago, Illinois - Updated 2021
"A post shared by 早川茉希(Maki Hayakawa) (@maki_hayakawa) on Sep 12, 2018 at 10:16pm PDT. Here’s one place you’ll enter feeling lovestruck and exit feeling frustrated simply because you couldn’t try everything from their selection. Their light, airy, and puffy macarons available in many flavours are simply to-die-for."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 11 Places That Serve The Best Cookies in Chicago
"With a warm oven and a warm heart, this bakery is Chance the Rapper's go-to place. Their Chance cookies helped raise money for Chicago Public Schools, giving the city even more of a reason to enjoy their shortbread cookies. Their cookies encompass the passion of Chicagoans more than anything."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Bakeries in Chicago
"Alliance Bakery specialises in French pastries|Courtesy of Alliance Bakery. Wicker Park’s Alliance Bakery has become a mainstay on the Northwest side. Offering mostly French pastries, Alliance’s own Chef Peter Rios studied in Paris for several years."
Eataly Chicago
Eataly Chicago
4.4 (276 ratings)
43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Italian restaurantCafeCooking schoolItalian grocery storePasta shopPastry shopPizza TakeoutWine store
Mentioned by The Blonde in Pink
The Best Lunch Spots in Chicago
"I have been going here for as long as I can remember; it may be my original first favorite restaurant in Chicago. Fun fact, I posted that first picture to my feed back when I started my account back in 2014!. Eataly can only be described as an Italian food mecca… With several different restaurants, markets, wine bars, even a nutella bar, this place is a true destination and SO much fun."
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago
"The first-floor market is a bustle of activity, with Italian groceries and housewares, coffee bars, gelato bars, and food counters, while the second floor hosts a number of Italian restaurants and counters for full meals and quick bites. The versatility of offerings to enjoy freshly made Italian cuisine is perfect for either short or long attention spans!"
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 16 Most Instagram-Worthy Restaurants in Chicago
"Description: Nutella® and Eataly are iconic Italian brands that share a common belief in amazing food. The Nutella Bar at Eataly Chicago is unreal. Be sure to try their all-natural gelato served in a crunchy waffle cup."
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
4.5 (254 ratings)
Quaint bakery/cafe offering specialty cakes, cookies & breads, plus sweet & savory pastries.
1114 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Pastry shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeGift shopWedding bakeryWholesale bakery

Top Best American Restaurants in West Chicago

Janik's Cafe
Janik's Cafe
4.6 (516 ratings)
Casual eatery with quirky decor serving Mexican-inspired fare for all-day breakfast & lunch.
2011 W Division St #3157, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Breakfast restaurantAmerican restaurantRestaurant
Taste of Chicago Restaurant
Taste of Chicago Restaurant
4.5 (218 ratings)4 (83 ratings)
No-fuss counter-serve eatery grilling & frying up local American, Mexican & Italian favorites.
3170 S Ashland Ave H, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
American restaurantEventsDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSandwich shopFood & Drink Festivals
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"With more than three million visitors per year, the Taste of Chicago is the largest food festival in the world. It’s an absolute smorgasbord of everything from sloppy street food to elegant, restaurant-quality dishes. If you like getting your grub on, it should be at the top of your bucket list!"
The Smith
The Smith
4.4 (546 ratings)
Elevated American fare & daily happy hour in a stylish, architectural space with outdoor seats.
400 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
American restaurant

Best Breweries and Beer Places in West Chicago

Bungalow by Middle Brow
Bungalow by Middle Brow
4.6 (384 ratings)
Pub fare from breakfast toasts to pizza complements the house beers at this funky, open taproom.
2840 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
BrewpubBreweryCafeGrocery storeRestaurantWine barWinery
Crushed By Giants Brewing Company
Crushed By Giants Brewing Company
4.9 (65 ratings)
600 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BrewpubBarBreweryGastropubHamburger restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSalad shopSandwich shop
Great Central Brewing Company
Great Central Brewing Company
4.6 (155 ratings)
A variety of brewers' beers offered in a funky setting with bench seats & an occasional food truck.
221 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
Brewery
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
Chicago Breweries with Incredible Taprooms | Craft Beer
"Taste some of the best craft beers from all around Chicago at Grand Central’s taproom, located in the West Loop. This contract brewery, which helps brewery clients with their production, also turns out its own small batch beers. Choose from 24 craft beer on taps, including local favorites include the Free Bird American pale ale from Begyle Brewing Company and Maplewood’s award-winning Charlatan APA. Great Central’s own offerings (available on draft and in cans) include a German-style Helles lager and citrusy hefeweizen."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near West Chicago

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Motel 6-Naperville, IL
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Hilton Garden Inn Naperville/Warrenville
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Extended Stay America Suites Chicago Naperville East
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